Texas Eviction court process & timeline
How does the eviction court process work in Texas?
A landlord who wins an eviction suit gets a judgment for possession and a writ of possession. The writ cannot issue before the 6th day after the judgment, unless a possession bond has been filed and approved.
Verified Source: Tex. Prop. Code § 24.0061(a)-(b) · last checked 2026-10-15
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